Your Life Can Improve With the Right Pet

Why do so many people get pets when animals need so much attention and care? Because having a pet literally improves your life. People with pets tend to live longer and be happier, and that’s probably due to the love, support, and enjoyment they get from their companion. Whether it’s a dog, cat, bird, or another animal, having a pet is a blessing.

That’s why you should consider adopting a pet. But before you can start, you need to figure out what animal to get.

Choosing The Right Animal

Which animal works best for you depends on your lifestyle. If you aren’t home much, you probably do not want a puppy or kitten since they require a lot of attention. In fact, paws.org recommends asking yourself several questions before buying a pet, including:

Who in your home will be responsible for the pet?

Do you have money set aside in case your pet needs medical attention?

Are there any allergies to worry about?

Are you planning any major trips or vacations in the near future?

Many families find themselves choosing between a cat and a dog. If so, read this article to learn more about the benefits of each. For example, cats are very independent, so that’s great if you don’t have much time. But cats aren’t always that affectionate. A dog is usually very affectionate, but it requires more care than a cat.

Help Your Home Become Theirs As Well

Now that you’ve determined which animal is best, you can’t adopt a pet just yet. Before you do, you need to get your home ready. In some ways, having a pet is like having a toddler. They’re curious, cute, and can get into trouble at home.

Redfin has an excellent list of essentials for getting your home ready for a new pet.

If you have areas you don’t want your pet getting into, use a gate to block doorways, stairways, and more.

Make sure there’s nothing your pet can chew on that could hurt them. Tape down cords, remove toxic plants, and put cleaning chemicals where the pet can never reach them.

If you want to bring your pet outside, check your yard for any tiny gaps in a fence that they can squeeze through.

If your pet is elderly, you need to have the right expectations for how they’ll behave at home. Many have vision problems, so make sure you don’t have anything fragile where the pet might knock it over by accident. Mobility can also be a problem, so be sure to put your pet’s bed, food, and water where they can be more easily reached.

Creating A Bond

Now that your home is ready, you can finally get your new pet. The next few weeks will be crucial to your relationship as the pet gets used to its new surroundings — and with you as its owner. You need to worry about creating a strong bond.

Start by making sure you spend some one-on-one time together and pay plenty of attention to your new pet. They need to see you as someone to trust. That’s also why you need to start training consistently. The more steady you are with training, the faster your pet will learn what’s right and wrong.

If you picked up a rescue animal (one that was abused by a previous owner), your new pet may be anxious, hyperactive, or irritable during this time. It will take 7 to 10 days before your pet’s personality comes out and they begin to relax. You’ll also want to hand feed your pet at first while speaking softly. This establishes you as a source of food and associates your voice with pleasure.

Pets Improve Your Life

It’s not like pets can never be a source of frustration or trouble. Just ask anyone who has a puppy chewing up their shoes. But there are so many benefits that outweigh the drawbacks. That’s why so many people have pets. Ask yourself some hard questions to determine what animal would be best for you. Then prepare your home, create a plan to bond, and then go enjoy your new life with a pet.

Click on the Image Below to Get the Ultimate Guide to Cat Psychology, Behaviour, and Communication in Paperback

Click on the Image Below to Get All About Kittens: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Kitten Care, Development, Behaviour, and Training, Kindle Edition

Click on the Image Below to Get the Ultimate Guide to Cat Psychology, Behaviour, and Communication for Kindle

Click on the Image Below to Get Natural, Effective Treatments and Remedies for Anxiety and Panic Attacks for Kindle

Click on the Link Below to Get the Book of Little Stories About Everything